1. DeVELOPMENT
Key ISSUE 2

2. Development
the process of improving the material conditions of the people through the diffusion of knowledge and technology

3. Key Issue 2
Why Does Development Vary By Gender?

4. Gender Inequality Index Is Based On…
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Gender Inequality Index Is Based On…
Empowerment ability of women to achieve improvements in status.
% of seats held by women in the national legislature.
% of women who have completed high school.
Female labor force participation rate % of women holding full-time jobs outside the home.
Reproductive Health
Maternal mortality ratio
Adolescent fertility rate
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11. Gender Inequality Trends
UN research shows gender inequality has declined in nearly every country since the 1990s.
Greatest improvements in Southwest Asia and North Africa.
U.S. is one of few developed countries where the GII has INCREASED
Reproductive rights much lower in U.S. compared to other very high HDI countries.
Percentage of women in the national legislature is relatively lower than other high HDI countries.

12. USA Congressional Seats

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